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Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards/Opening Party (Encore Ballroom)

20 Jan 20
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for this exciting evening recognizing our accomplished industry professionals. The NKBA Design Competition winners will be announced at thi... More...

Managing Business Growth for Profitability and Sanity: Taking Care of Yourself, Your Business and Your Bottom Line (Room N230)

21 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Fred Reikowsky, LPBC
Managing a growing business can take business owners in the kitchen, bath and remodeling industry to the very limits of their personal, emotional, ... More...

Opening Ceremonies Featuring Alex Rodriguez (Room Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Paradise Event)

21 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Open to all registered attendees. Doors open at 7:00am. Limited general seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis More...

First-Time Attendee Open House (LVCC, Room N109)

21 Jan 20
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
We're celebrating your first KBIS! Stop by the First Time Attendee Open House in Room N109 to grab a cup of coffee, pick up a goodie bag, ask y... More...

Choosing a Countertop Fabricator: The REAL Deal (Room N225)

21 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Customer Service

Speaker(s): Karen Roe
Countertops and surfacing are an important component of the kitchen & bath. So, it makes sense that you'd want quality product and installa... More...

Creative Smallness: Thinking Big About Smaller Spaces (Room N227)

21 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Tamara Myers
Have you ever had the challenge of designing for a small space? Have you wondered how you will make everything fit? Or have you turned down a job th... More...

Improving Wellness in the Home with Bioadaptive Lighting (Room N228)

21 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Steven Rissi
Wellness in the home is becoming an increasingly important topic to many clients and bioadaptive lighting is an area of opportunity to provide a so... More...

Let's Design It! Designing a Successful Company in the Digital Age (Room N224)

21 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Megan Jansky McIntyre
Make no mistake about it: a recognizable and loved brand is one of the most valuable assets a company owns. As an independent designer or small rem... More...

Seeing is Believing: How Protective Coatings are Changing the Industry (Room N223)

21 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Syndi Sim
In 1997 hydrophobic protective coatings were just making their way into the U.S. market. Now 20+ years later they are being utilized by manufacture... More...

The Virtual Showroom (Room N229)

21 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Eric Goranson CKD
For Kitchen and Bath showrooms, changing styles can be a six-figure problem each year. Design trends change on a dime with the Internet, HGTV, and ... More...

Transform, Satisfy & Inspire: Responding To & Motivating Our Clients (Room N226)

21 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Richard Landon, CMKBD
As designers, how can we design to inspire? How can we respond to our client's wish lists and discern what most matters and, thereby, motivate ... More...

Show intro presentation : How to KBIS (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

21 Jan 20
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
New to KBIS? Join Modenus Media CEO Veronika Miller and a select group of KBIS veterans to kick off your KBIS experience right with tips, tricks an... More...

30 Under 30 Introductions (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

21 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Come meet the newest Thirty Under 30 members as they get introduced to the industry on Tuesday, January 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the KBIS NextStage. ... More...

Curbless Shower Design (Room S114)

21 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
This course examines the use of linear drains and its design and construction of a zero barrier entry, ADA and Universal Design showers. The cou... More...

Death to Neutrals? Fearless Design and Bold Business (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

21 Jan 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Breegan Jane ; Lauren Nicole ; Richard T. Anuszkiewicz ; Vanessa Deleon
Color is back and brighter than ever. Learn from designers who aren't afraid of mixing it up to make a BIG impact! Think big to stand out. T... More...

Design & Construction Week Technology Tour

21 Jan 20
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
By 2020, it is estimated more than 63 million households in North America will have smart home systems. New to Design & Construction Week, w... More...

Fundamentals of LED Lighting (Room Lightovation Lounge)

21 Jan 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This one-hour seminar will cover the fundamentals of LED lighting from its beginnings to its most advanced current applications in all aspects of o... More...

Building your Technology Toolkit (Room N227)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Vanessa DeKoekkoek
Are you overwhelmed with the thought of keeping up with technology? Would you like to improve your design process with easy to use tools? Bring you... More...

Creating the Luxury Kitchen on a Budget - Stories of Reclaimed, Recycled and Reimagined Kitchens (Room N224)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Joan Ravasy
This presentation is based on three recent kitchen remodel projects. The kitchens still had great bones and cabinets, but cabinet finishes were out... More...

Five Best Practices No Successful Remodeler Would Be Without (Room N230)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Management

Speaker(s): Steve Wheeler
In all industries, the most successful business owners follow certain best practices. These are a foundational element i... More...

GoodXHome 2020 Vision: The Many Faces of Wellness (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Newsflash! Wellness in the home does not equal treadmills and home spas. It is much bigger, better and more profitable too. Join this double header... More...

How To Make Deeper Connections With Your Customers To Drive Growth (Room N228)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): David Bernardino
“Get the voice of the customer” or “We need to be more customer-centric” are slogans that are tossed around most organizati... More...

How To Transform Your Business Into An Engine For Wealth (Room N223)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Ken Peterson CKD
Most kitchen/bath owners don't know what they don't know. Largely because they are too busy running their operations to get away and fill i... More...

Kitchen Designs & Appliances for Living In Place (Room N225)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Design

Join two nationally well-known designers to learn about how to use an affirmative approach to make all kitchens accessible, comfortable and safe. L... More...

Labor Force Shortages & The Skills Gap (Room N229)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Management

Speaker(s): Mischa Fisher
Despite the encouraging uptick in job growth, there is still a consistent challenge regarding employment in the home services and construction labo... More...

Sell Yourself to Make the Sale (Room N226)

21 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Customer Service

Speaker(s): Aaron Gould AKBD
Before a customer decides to give us their money for a major purchase, they decide who they will purchase it from. A consumer will choose someone w... More...

How to Win a Design Competition (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

21 Jan 20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bob Borson ; DJ Carey ; Kendall Ansell ; Peter Salerno
Submitting a project to a design competition is an opportunity to show off your talent, be recognized by your peers and pique the interest of poten... More...

GoodXHome 2020 Vision: Improve Lives – Increase Profit (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

21 Jan 20
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Newsflash! Wellness in the home does not equal treadmills and home spas. It is much bigger, better and more profitable too. Join this double header... More...

DesignBites (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

21 Jan 20
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
It's the 5th anniversary of DesignBites! Join host Kelli Ellis as she welcomes 10 of the most innovative kitchen and bath brands to the stage t... More...

GoodXHome 2020 Vision: Stop the Hashtag: Don’t Say Sustainable – Live it! (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

21 Jan 20
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Join Greenbuilder Media's Ron Jones in conversation with leading experts in the areas of environmentally conscious design and hear about what w... More...

Design Guidelines for Kitchen Lighting (Room Lightovation Lounge)

21 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The focus of this one-hour seminar will be on the fundamentals of kitchen lighting, with special emphasis on the use and application of LED lightin... More...

Sustainability Badge (Room S107)

21 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
NKBA will be conducting test-prep classes for three badges — Sustainability, Cabinetry and Remodeling — followed by a short break and t... More...

An Introduction to the Kitchen Workstation: Changing the Way the Kitchen Works (Room N227)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: K&B Specialty Training

Speaker(s): Alexandra Yeager
A kitchen workstation is a new category of kitchen appliance, where one can prepare, cook, serve, entertain and clean all in one central and conven... More...

Blurred Spaces – A Vision of Future Living (Room N224)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Renee Hytry Derrington
The definition of home is changing as humans are blurring their time between work, home and play. The concept of Resimercial is now the new norm fo... More...

Design Lessons Learned While Traveling the Tiny Lifestyle (Room N229)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Stacy McCarthy CKBD
Tiny homes and full-time RV living have become quickly growing trends across various demographics in the US. After more than a year of living in an... More...

How to Market Yourself With the Tools of Today and Tomorrow (Room N230)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Denise Butchko
This session will cover actionable steps you can implement to help you understand and leverage digital marketing tools of today and tomorrow. Since... More...

Is That Enough Light? The Most Common Asked Question! (Room N225)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Kelly Inglis
There is no one answer, as several factors apply. Do you want to create an emotional space that speaks to your design? Learn what creates the ultim... More...

Kitchen Whispering 2.0 - Techniques in Successfully Resolving Problem Jobs (Room N228)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Customer Service

Speaker(s): John K. Morgan
A typical day in the kitchen and bath industry is usually fun, rewarding and fulfilling but there are those moments that many dread. The moment you... More...

Living In Place Institute Recognized Product Show Tours (Room S114)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Regsiter here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egnwg4itdaa2cf4e&oseq=&c=&ch= More...

Living In Place –The HOW-TO for Universal Design and Aging-in-Place (Room N226)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Louie Delaware, CLIPP, BSME, MBA, ACPC, CAPS
What is missing with Universal Design and Aging-in-Place, the HOW-TO manual! This dynamic presentation by the Co-Founders will help designers and c... More...

Selling to Design by NOT Designing to Sell - Part 1 (Room N223)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Jan Neiges, CKD
Selling to Design by NOT Designing to Sell As a kitchen and bath designer, Jan Neiges will share her process on how Selling to Design by NOT Des... More...

The Dawn of a Decade - What to expect from the "Roaring 20s" (Room KBISNeXT Stage)

21 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Jamie Gold ; Laurence Carr ; Liza Hausman ; Sarah Barnard ; Scott Koehler
5 things you need to know about next decade of design. We'll be diving into the future of Design, technology, wellness and sustainability and t... More...

Design Milk 2020 Vision: Future Design Trends (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

21 Jan 20
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Design Milk X Modenus Talks Lounge kicks off KBIS 2020 with a look into the future as Design Milk’s Jaime Derringer talks trends with pan... More...

Beyond the Kitchen: Expanding Your Portfolio With Innovative Storage Solutions (Room N230)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Francesca Airoldi
What if you could simultaneously increase your sales dollars per job and make your services stand out from your competition? That’s the powe... More...

Cocktails & Challenges Happy Hour (Room S113)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egnwg4va78574879&oseq=&c=&ch=  More...

Design Trends: What’s New, Now & Next (Room N229)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Sarah Reep, CMKBD
Ensure that you are aware and knowledgeable for what’s new, what’s now, and what’s next for our kitchen and bath industry and you... More...

Ensuring Tomorrow: How to Effectively Choose and Prepare Your Successor (Room N227)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Management

Speaker(s): Michael Beck
Studies have shown that roughly 70% of all successions fail. The overwhelming reason for these failures is that the successor has been poorly prepa... More...

Guess What! Your Customer is Not Just an Address (Room N228)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Customer Service

Speaker(s): Joseph DeCasperis
How does a 22 year old with an advertising degree end up in kitchen and bath design? The answer is simple — marketing transcends any industry... More...

How Designers are Partnering with Healthcare Professionals (Room N224)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: K&B Specialty Training

Speaker(s): LaDonna Eriksen, CLIPP
The importance and impact of combining appropriate design principles with a person’s healthcare needs will be discussed. Reimbursements for h... More...

How To Go From a Design Retainer To a Signed Contract (Room N226)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Peter Salerno CMKBD
Most designers are uncomfortable to ask for a retainer. This presentation will show how to obtain a design retainer. Then how to go from a design r... More...

KBIS Uncorked (Room Signature Kitchen Suite Booth (C8101))

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KBIS Uncorked, an invitation-only event, sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite returns in the Signature Kitchen Suite Booth (C8108), located in Cent... More...

Selling to Design by NOT Designing to Sell - Part 2: Role Playing (Room N223)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Jan Neiges, CKD
This Interactive Lab is Part II to my Part I presentation of Selling to Design by NOT Designing to Sell. This Interactive Lab will consist of role ... More...

The Design Connection 101 - Behind the Wall (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Giles Sutton ; Jamie Briesemeister ; Michael Wolf ; Peter Cook ; Ryan Herd
We're changing the conversation between designers and home tech integrators. Here's what you need to know to plug in and leverage relations... More...

Winning Outdoor Kitchen Design - Creating Sophisticated Spaces That Work (Room N225)

21 Jan 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Russ Faulk
Over the last decade, the interest in outdoor kitchens has continued to rise and for the second year in a row, the AIA Home Design Survey listed ou... More...

Design Milk 2020 Vision: Be Fearless – Designs That Lead The Way

21 Jan 20
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Did you catch “Death to Neutrals” on the KBIS Next Stage earlier in the day? This is the deep dive into a very important topic: Fearles... More...

The State of the Smart Home Panel (Room Lightovation Lounge)

21 Jan 20
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Claudia Santos ; Julie Jacobson ; Scott Koehler
63 million American homes will be considered “smart” by 2022 and lighting will continue to be a key element in this evolution, from sma... More...

A Conversation with Matthew Quinn (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

21 Jan 20
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chelsie Butler ; Matthew Quinn
Famed designer, and KBB Person of the Year, Matthew Quinn will join KBB Editor In Chief, Chelsie Butler for a in-depth conversation on the expansio... More...

Educators Exchange, LIVE! (LVCC, Room N119)

21 Jan 20
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Educators participating in the NKBA Affiliated Schools program are invited to join the NKBA on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for the Educ... More...

Kitchen & Bath Lighting "College": From Theory to Practice (Room N230)

22 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Doug Walter AKBD AIA
So, you think you know lighting? It’s all changed. With the widespread adoption of LEDs and technological advances in the quantity, quality a... More...

State of the Association/State of the Industry Annual Meeting of the Membership (LVCC, Room N109)

22 Jan 20
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION/MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP: Join NKBA CEO Bill Darcy for the annual State of the Association address. He will update the m... More...

Barrier Free Shower Design and Techniques (Room N228)

22 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Arthur Mintie
This presentation will focus on the latest design trends and the installation of barrier free tiled shower systems. It will provide an overview of ... More...

How to Design for the Smart Kitchen and Bathroom (Room N226)

22 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Shaun Ayala
Are you interested in understanding where to start with Apps, Voice Controlled Technology, Connected Appliances and Decorative Plumbing when design... More...

Obtain Opulence: Understanding and Attracting Luxury Clients (Room N229)

22 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Liza Hausman
Before you can attract high-end clients, you have to understand the major forces driving their behavior and design attitudes. This session will exp... More...

Sorting Out Your Client's Choices: How To Be the Trusted Advisor. (Room N224)

22 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: K&B Specialty Training

Speaker(s): Duane Becker
Surveys have shown that at least 30% of consumers who have shopped for a kitchen or bath remodel ended up not buying anything due to the overwhelmi... More...

Staying on Top - Trends and Topics in Kitchen Countertops (Room N225)

22 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Jessica McNaughton
Trends in surfacing are constantly shifting over time, but there are a few more reasons why. Quartz fatigue is setting in- its colors and patterns ... More...

Top 10 Trends in Residential Housing (Room N223)

22 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Dan DiClerico
Did you know that millennials are two times more likely to remodel a bathroom or kitchen than baby boomers? Did you know that boomers are staying i... More...

Triple Your ROI: New Methods for Selling to Your Target Audience (Room N227)

22 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Barbara Schmidt
Do you need track-able ROI for your marketing efforts? Are you utilizing all the digital and brand messaging platforms you can for optimal reach? M... More...

Show intro presentation : How to KBIS (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

22 Jan 20
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
New to KBIS? Join Modenus Media CEO Veronika Miller and a select group of KBIS veterans to kick off your KBIS experience right with tips, tricks an... More...

Fundamentals of Residential Lighting (Room Lightovation Lounge)

22 Jan 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
In this one-hour seminar we will discuss the fundamentals of all aspects of residential lighting design, including the proper use and application o... More...

Power in Partnerships - Building Relationships Between Brands and Designers (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

22 Jan 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): Andrew Hays ; Kavita Khatri ; Michael Berman ; Nar Bustamante ; Neil Bailey ; Patty Dominguez
The KBISNeXT Stage is jumping into matchmaking! We'll be discussing partnerships between brands and designers. Learn how each side can benefit ... More...

Building a Powerful Brand (Room N228)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Lorenzo Marquez
Building a (business and personal) brand requires time, dedication, effort and strategy. This session focuses on case studies of the steps leading ... More...

Functional Color Design: Promoting Positivity, Health, and Wellness in Interiors (Room N224)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Kathryn Grube, MID, NCIDQ, LEED AP
Description: Nature’s color binds with wellness by bringing the colors of the outdoors in to interiors. Discover how each of the spectral co... More...

Good Design IS Sustainable (Room N225)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Robin R. Fisher, CMKBD, CAPS
1/3 of the US population does not believe in Global Warming. This presentation will how you show to improve your client's lifestyle while lesse... More...

Helping Your Clients Love It Until They Want To List It! Living in Place From Cradle To Cradle. (Room N229)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Customer Service

Speaker(s): Dani Polidor
Have you wondered how to create personalized yet timeless experiences for your clients remodeling projects? Have you thought about how to market yo... More...

Money, money, money – Max out your revenue streams (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Author, podcast host and business coach, LuAnn Nigara leads the conversation on all things revenue streams with a panel of pros who know how to max... More...

Natural Stone vs Engineered Material for Kitchen and Bath Applications (Room N227)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: K&B Specialty Training

Speaker(s): Darik Campbell
This is a presentation that will discuss the differences between granite, quartzite, marble, soapstone, and other natural stones, engineered quartz... More...

Product Design & Licensing - A Panel Discussion for Success (Room N226)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Christopher Grubb
Product Design & Licensing. In the last few years, what was once only familiar in the fashion industry, licensing of interior design products h... More...

Top Ten Questions To Ask A Prospect (Room N223)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): John Valente
In today's sales environment we cannot spend time designing for people that won't buy, cant buy, or are just kicking the tires. Learn how t... More...

Your Website is Not Your Marketing Plan (Room N230)

22 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Management

Speaker(s): Stephanie Bullwinkel, CBD
Website is to Marketing Plan as Seat is to Airplane - While both are an integral part of the bigger picture, neither are going to get you off the g... More...

NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Recycling Kitchen Awards (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

22 Jan 20
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Steve Feldman
Design a world that allows people, communities, and our planet to thrive. More...

Zero Waste Kitchens - Upcycle and Recycle. (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

22 Jan 20
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Steve Feldman
Why toss perfectly good appliances, cabinetry, countertops, faucets and lighting fixtures. Keeping stuff out of landfills is one of the core goals ... More...

Time to Leverage It! Maximize your social and digital footprint with 24/7 income (Room DMM Talks Lounge)

22 Jan 20
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Learn how to move your business powerfully forward by using your design expertise in new ways to design 24/7 revenue streams into your websites and... More...

Resilient Design: Good Design Saves Lives (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

22 Jan 20
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Speaker(s): Chris Brandon ; Laura Muller ; Laurie March ; Shannon Ggem
From severe weather, wildfires and flooding, resilient design has become a "hot" topic in design and construction. What steps can we take... More...

Cabinetry Badge (Room S107)

22 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
NKBA will be conducting test-prep classes for three badges — Sustainability, Cabinetry and Remodeling — followed by a short break and t... More...

Design Guidelines for Bath Lighting (Room Lightovation Lounge)

22 Jan 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The focus of this one-hour seminar will be on the fundamentals of bath lighting, with special emphasis on the use and application of LED lighting p... More...

Asking Better Questions to Learn Your Customers' "Cooks Perspective" (Room N224)

22 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Grow Your Business

Speaker(s): Bridget Bueche
Learn from Executive Chef Bridget Bueche-18 year appliance expert in the Kitchen and Bath industry, as she discusses her trade secrets of building ... More...

Be the Boss, Build your Brand (Room KBIS NeXT Stage)

22 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Kristen Thomas ; Michelle Jennings-Wiebe ; Rachel Moriarty ; Toma Haines
Strengthen your skills as a leader in your organization. We'll share new strategies to help you get the most from your team, nurture an entrepr... More...

Ergonomics in Kitchens & Bathrooms (Room N225)

22 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Design

Speaker(s): Judy Delaware
Join ergonomics experts Judy Delaware, Occupational Therapist and Allied ASID and Residential Space Planner, Mary Fisher Knott, as they share some ... More...

Financial Updates For Small to Mid-Sized Companies (Room N230)

22 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Management

Speaker(s): David Murphy
Do you have a great business, but are concerned about pensions, cash management, the economy, or your personal investments? Well, we have the answe... More...

Home Technology Design Specialist (Room N229)

22 Jan 20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: K&B Specialty Training

Speaker(s): Jamie Briesemeister
Turn the smart home technology ‘trend’ into a living reality by embracing the need most of your clients aren’t asking you about: ... More...
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